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  • 2023
    • December
    • October
    • September
      • How Safely Share the Road With Semi-Trucks
    • August
      • What Are The Levels of Paralysis?
    • July
      • Who Pays For Damages When Involved In an Accident With an Uninsured Motorist?
    • April
      • Your Guide to a Safe Summer on the Water
      • What You Need to Know: Delayed Diagnosis
    • March
      • Personal Injury Terms You Should Know
    • February
      • Who Is At Liable in a Self-Driving Car Accident?
  • 2022
    • December
      • What is Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE)?
    • November
      • The Importance of Journaling After a TBI
    • October
      • Dangers of Zero-Turn Lawn Mowers
    • September
      • Does Brain Injury Increase the Risk of Dementia?
    • August
      • Traumatic Brain Injury Warning Signs
    • July
      • What’s The Difference Between Open and Closed Brain Injuries?
      • What Are The Most Difficult Injuries to Recover From?
    • June
      • Trucking Study: Age and Driving Experience Impacts Driver Risks
      • The Link Between Long Downhill Grades and Truck Brake Failure
      • What are the New Entry-Level Driver Training Rules for Truckers?
    • May
      • Are Trucks Required to Have Rear Impact Guards?
      • What is a Truck’s “No Zone?”
    • April
      • Tom Strong Receives 2022 MSU Alumni Association’s Lifetime Achievement Award
      • What Are the Three Types of Driving Distractions?
      • Study: Distracted Truckers Are Causing More Accidents
    • March
      • [Infographic] The 4 Factors of Liability In Car Accidents
      • Distracted Driving and How it May Affect You
    • February
      • What Are the Most Common Construction Accidents?
      • What Is My Truck Accident Case Worth?
      • How Can I Prove Liability in a Truck Crash Case?
    • January
      • What Is Considered a Catastrophic Injury?
      • [Infographic] Pictures to Take After a Car Accident
      • Rollover Crashes: Uncommon But the Most Deadly
      • How Traumatic Brain Injuries Affect Victims
  • 2021
    • December
      • What is an Underride Truck Accident?
      • What’s the Difference Between Bobtailing and Deadheading?
      • Is It Worth It to Hire a Catastrophic Injury Attorney?
      • The 8 Most Common Causes of Truck Accidents
    • November
      • Drunk Driving Accidents: How Serious Are They?
      • Strong-Garner-Bauer P.C. Attorneys Named to 2021 Super Lawyers®, Rising Stars Lists
      • Texting While Driving Becoming an Alarming Epidemic
      • U.S. News — Best Lawyers® Ranks Strong-Garner-Bauer P.C. in “Best Law Firms” 2022
    • October
      • Can The New Sleeper Berth Rule Help Truck Drivers Avoid Fatigue?
      • Most Common Truck System Failures Related to Crashes
    • September
      • What Does it Mean When a Truck is “Bobtailing?”
      • Who is Responsible for a Truck Accident Caused By Brake Failure?
    • August
      • Best Lawyers® Acclaims 6 Strong-Garner-Bauer P.C. Attorneys in 2022 Edition
      • Top Road Dangers in Work Zones
      • Safety Tips for Passenger Vehicles Driving Next to Trucks
    • July
      • Are Black Boxes Required in Commercial Trucks?
      • The Most Common FMCSA Safety Violations
    • June
      • The Emotional Impact of Scars
      • The Risk of Infection after a Severe Bone Fracture
    • May
      • Attorneys Garner, Gregg Give CLE Webinar on Lawsuits in Rural Missouri
      • What is Autonomic Dysreflexia?
      • Complete vs. Incomplete Spinal Cord Injury
    • April
      • What is Trauma-Associated Tinnitus?
      • Secondary Brain Conditions after a Motor Vehicle Crash
      • Catastrophic Injury and Truck Accident Statistics
      • What to Know About Distracted Driving
    • March
      • Quadriplegia vs. Paraplegia
      • The Most Common Motor Carrier Safety Violations
      • The Long-Term Effects of a Burn Injury
    • February
      • Why Do Trucks Jackknife?
      • Do Commercial Drivers Get Enough Training?
    • January
      • Hazmat Truck Accidents and Toxic Exposure
      • The Dangers of Bridge Strikes
  • 2020
    • December
      • How Long Can You Live with a Traumatic Brain Injury?
      • Attorney Steven B. Garner Ranks in Top 100: 2020 Missouri & Kansas Super Lawyers®
      • Are Spinal Cord Injuries Permanent?
    • November
      • What are the Psychological Effects of Amputation?
      • 6 Strong-Garner-Bauer P.C. Attorneys Selected to 2020 Super Lawyers® and Rising Stars Lists
      • The Survival Rate of Head-On Truck Collisions
      • Strong-Garner-Bauer P.C. Regionally Ranked in “Best Law Firms”
    • October
      • How Manufacturer Defects Can Cause Roof Crush Injuries
      • How Often Do Seatbelts Fail?
      • Truck Crashes: Why the Fatality Rate is so High
    • September
      • Ways to Reduce Your Risk of a Car Accident
      • Top Road Dangers for Motorcyclists
    • August
      • 4 Lawyers from Strong-Garner-Bauer P.C. Recognized by 2021 Best Lawyers®
      • Common Bike Accident Injuries
      • Who is Most at Risk of a Pedestrian Accident?
    • July
      • Swimming Safety Tips [INFOGRAPHIC]
      • Common Summer Accidents
    • June
      • Safety Tips for Nursing Home Patients
      • Preparing for the Ease of Social Distancing Restrictions
    • May
      • Will the COVID-19 Pandemic Impact Trucking Safety?
      • Who’s Liable in a Truck Accident?
    • April
      • Truck Accident Statistics [INFOGRAPHIC]
      • Signs of Coronavirus in an Elderly Person
    • March
      • Springfield-Greene County Enacts “Stay at Home” Policy
      • How a Family Moves Forward Following a Wrongful Death
      • What Are the Biggest Truck Accident Settlements & Verdicts?
  • 2019
    • December
      • Wrongful Death: The Laws in Missouri
      • Super Lawyers Honored Attorney Steven B. Garner as Missouri/Kansas Top 10, Recognized Six Total Strong-Garner-Bauer P.C. Attorne
    • November
      • What Our Firm Can Do for Multiple Injured Parties
      • Why It’s Important to Hire a Local Attorney After a Catastrophic Event
      • Strong-Garner-Bauer Ranks in 4 Practice Areas for 2020 “Best Law Firms”
    • October
      • If Multiple Injuries Occur, Do All Victims Use the Same Legal Counsel?
      • Common Incidents Resulting In Multiple Injuries
      • Can Someone be Financially Responsible for Multiple Parties’ Injuries?
    • September
      • How Do Cases Involving Multiple Injured Parties Work?
      • Several Liability In Personal Injury Cases
    • August
      • Can I Sabotage My Own Car Accident Lawsuit?
    • July
      • What Am I Obligated to Give the Defendant’s Insurance Company?
      • Why Is It Important to Have Medical Records Following a Crash?
    • June
      • A Victim's Guide: Protecting Your Rights After a Car Accident
    • March
      • Common Jobs Where Burn Injuries Can Occur
    • February
      • The Underlying Harm: How Trauma Impacts the Brain
      • Are Concussions the Same as a Traumatic Brain Injury?
    • January
      • Industrial Jobs Where There’s a Risk of Brain Injuries
      • What Is the Glasgow Coma Scale?
  • 2018
    • December
      • Common Situations In Which Brain Injuries Occur
    • October
      • Understanding Missouri's Dram Shop Laws
    • September
      • What Happens When a Car Is Hit By a Large Truck?
      • Understanding Possible Liability In Car Accidents
    • August
      • 6 Tips to Avoid a Car Accident This Labor Day Weekend
      • The Lifelong Expenses of a Spinal Cord Injury…and How a Lawyer Can Help
      • Our Experience: Giving You an Edge In Court
    • July
      • Hiring a Lawyer to Deal with Insurance Companies
    • June
      • A History of Success: How SGB Can Help
      • Why Having a Catastrophic Injury Lawyer is Important
  • 2017
    • December
      • Resources for Spinal Cord Injury Patients & Their Families
    • November
      • How Major Brain Injuries Can Affect the Whole Family
    • October
      • The Importance of Regularly Maintaining Your Vehicle
    • September
      • Liability for Airbag Malfunctions: What You Should Know
    • August
      • Who is to Blame for a Car Crash Caused by Sun Glare?
      • How to Prevent Gas Grill Explosions
    • July
      • What You Need to Know About FELA Claims
    • June
      • What is the Personal Injury Statute of Limitations in Missouri?
      • Pedestrian Safety Tips to Help You Avoid an Accident
    • May
      • Why Traumatic Brain Injuries Should Be Taken Seriously
    • March
      • Top Medical Errors & How to Avoid Them
    • February
      • Tips for Driving in Inclement Weather
      • Seat Belt Laws & Your Car Accident Claim
    • January
      • Missouri's Most Dangerous Roads
  • 2016
    • December
      • What You Need to Know About Contingency Fees
      • Distracted Driving and How it May Affect You
    • November
      • Uber Has Arrived! One More Way to Make Sure You Don't Drive Home Impaired
    • September
      • Elements of a Premises Liability Lawsuit
    • January
      • What is Negligence in a Personal Injury Case?
  • 2015
    • December
      • Family & Friends Mourn Loss of Three Community Leaders Following Deadly Rolla, MO Collision
    • November
      • Common Signs that Your Insurance Company is Acting in Bad Faith
      • Tips for Staying Safe This Holiday Season
      • Is the Local Playground a Dangerous Place for Your Family?
    • October
      • Can Sitting Too Close to the Steering Wheel Be Dangerous?
      • Can Lowering the Legal Age of Interstate Truck Drivers Create a Greater Risk for Fatalities?
    • September
      • Missouri Couple Loses Custody of Children After Medical Misdiagnosis
      • New Technology Aims to Improve Truck Safety
      • St. Louis Hosts Annual Midwest Asbestos Legal Conference
      • Strong-Garner-Bauer P.C. Presents Insurance Bad Faith Seminar
    • August
      • The Surprising Danger of Loose Items in Your Car
      • Medical Lenders Under Scrutiny for Cashing in on Desperate Patients
      • The Dangers of Having Unrestrained Pets in Your Car
    • July
      • How Medical Misdiagnosis Could Affect You
      • Continental Recalls 3,800 Tires in the United States
      • Filing a Xarelto Lawsuit: What You Need to Know
      • Driving Drowsy: Just As Dangerous as Drunk Driving?
    • June
      • Samsung Working on "See-Through" Displays for Trucks
    • May
      • Safety Tips to Prevent Motorcycle Accidents
    • April
      • Tractor Trailer Wreck Killed Two Women from Eldon
    • March
      • Crash in McDonald County Takes 2 Lives
  • 2014
    • June
      • Investigation Launched After Second Bounce House Accident
    • May
      • This Week In Review
      • Tractor-Trailer Hits Woman On Highway
      • Restaurant Employee Contracts Hepatitis A
      • 1.8 Million Pounds of Ground Beef Recalled, Linked to E. Coli Contamination
      • GM Pays Record Fine — $35 Million Over Ignition Switch Recalls
      • Recall Issued for 2014 Chevy Malibu
      • Bike to Work Week May 12-16
      • FDA Reports Rise in Medical Device Recalls
      • Staying Safe in Rainy Conditions
      • Crash Involving Teenager and Couple Ends in Fatality
      • Ford Recalls ABout 4,000 Trucks Due to Transmission Problems
      • Child Safety Seats: Is Yours Safe?
      • “With Liberty and Justice for All” — Celebrating Law Day 2014
    • April
      • GM Issues Airbag Recall Affecting Another 1.2 Million Vehicles
      • GM: Ignition Switch Repairs Underway
      • Truck Crash Involving a Minivan Occurred near Kansas Expressway
      • GM Recalls Older Model Vehicles To Fix Power Steering
      • Online Diet Pills Could Be Next Drug Safety ‘Catastrophe”
    • March
      • Rise In Hospital Visits Due To Energy Drink COnsumption
      • GM Adds 748,024 Cars To Recall Over Ignition Switches Tied to 13 Deaths, 31 Crashes
  • 2013
    • November
      • Two Firefighters Injured In Accident While Responding To A Call
      • St. Louis Man Wins $8.3 Million Malpractice Award Against John Cochran VA Hospital
    • October
      • 25-Year Zoo Employee Dies After Charged By An Elephant
    • September
      • Hachette Book Group Recalls Children's Books Due To Choking and Laceration Hazards
    • July
      • Chrylser recalls nearly half a million vehicles
    • March
      • “When we’re talking about noneconomic losses, we’re talking about what makes people human.” -Steve Garne
  • 2012
    • December
      • Strong Advocate one of 50 Best Books of the Year!!!
    • August
      • Strong Garner Bauer named Springfield’s 2013 “Best Law Firm”
      • Zackary Stewart sues Stone County for Wrongful Conviction
    • May
      • Can Social Media Harm My Personal Injury Case?
    • March
      • Plaintiff With Troubled Past Wins Greene County Trial
  • 2011
    • December
      • Strong-Garner-Bauer Attorneys (and kids) Ring Bell For Salvation Army
    • September
      • 4 Strong Bauer Garner Attorneys Listed in Best Lawyers of America
  • 2010
    • October
      • Garner named "Springfield, MO Best Lawyers Personal Injury Litigator of the Year"
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